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Carol Murray

Bucksburn,Aberdeen

Summary

Motivated Maintenance Planner with 10 years of experience, recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team-building record. With expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, complemented by advanced proficiency as a SAP Super User. Demonstrates strong decision-making skills in crisis situations and ensures strict adherence to safety protocols. Experienced in managing Maximo, Vanguard Databases to optimize operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging technical skills and strategic insight to drive organizational success.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Maintenance Planner

Halliburton MFS Sperry Drilling Services
Dyce, Aberdeen
08.2021 - 09.2025
  • Working within busy Regional Repair Centre work there involved Ordering all stock through Vanguard and SAP system, creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders to Manufacturing Plants and local vendors, also chasing up several vendors for quotes.
  • Performed service entries for all Invoices making sure information matches supporting documents and chasing vendors for payment.
  • Managed over 30 customer calls per day
  • Supporting technicians' supervisors will all aspects of material handling replenishing stock adjusting safety stocks to ensure Workshop run smoothly.
  • Involved running various reports to ensure all material is ordered in timely manner.

Material Control Specialist

Halliburton MFS
Dyce, Aberdeen
09.2011 - 01.2021
  • Working within busy warehouse work involved dealing with all incoming deliveries Goods receipting purchase orders against delivery notes making sure there was no discrepancies.
  • Goods Issuing material to work orders for technicians in workshop, creating cycle count sheets, counting material and entering data in system shipping material on sales orders to other Halliburton locations worldwide including dangerous goods.
  • Creating requisitions & Purchase Orders to send to other Districts within Halliburton.
  • Amending MRP min/max levels of all materials running MRP for Sperry and looking for redeployment opportunities from other Halliburton sites.
  • Involved with AMI Creation and shipping material around world and generally supporting
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Material & Logistics Co-Ordinator

Petrowell Ltd
Dyce, Aberdeen
06.2006 - 09.2011
  • Dealing with Tar Material for BP which Petrowell store and monitor until t stock is ready for dispatch to relevant rigs.
  • Receipt purchase orders, keep data bases up to date in Maximo ensure BP Trackers are always updated as material arrives at warehouse.
  • Liaised between departments, resulting in improved communication flow.
  • Streamlined processes for better inventory management.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively under high-pressure situations.

Contractor for Apache

Petrowell
Dyce, Aberdeen
06.2006 - 09.2011
  • Worked as contractor through Petrowell for Apache warehouse.
  • There I was involved in working with few different computer data bases which included SAP.
  • In this role I would input data, raise purchase orders, issue stock to different offshore platforms, receipt purchase orders, and invoice queries.
  • Enter yearly stock cycle data, for warehouse & offshore platforms into inventory databases, ship material out of warehouse and transfer material to different vendors through SAP system.
  • Copying data onto excel spreadsheets, scanning, filing, order stationery and general office duties.
  • Established clear lines of communication across team members; improved overall cohesion and effectiveness in task execution.
  • Managed timelines with careful scheduling of works to prevent delays.
  • Assured quality control by performing regular checks on tools and materials used.

Machine operator

Antalis Envelopes
10.1998 - 12.2006
  • Operated envelope machine to produce envelopes packing them for different customers making sure quality was 100% recording usage of paper reels and waste also making sure machine was kept clean at all times to prevent them from Jamming.
  • General good housekeeping practices.
  • Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.
  • Provided training to new recruits, improving team competence.
  • Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
  • Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
  • Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
  • Packaged orders with excellent presentation skills.
  • Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.

Retail Assistant

Lidl Supermarket
Bucksburn
09.1995 - 01.1998
  • Duties there included interacting with customers by answering product questions and making recommendations to promote products effectively
  • Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
  • Rotated stock periodically, reducing instances of expired or outdated inventory.
  • Followed company policies whilst handling returns and exchanges, preserving customer loyalty.
  • Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance.

Hair Stylist

Dimensions Hair Salon
12.1983 - 05.1995
  • Leaving school served time at Dimensions becoming a fully qualified Hairdresser
  • General housekeeping
  • Developed a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service skills.
  • Recommended appropriate home-care routines for improved hair health and maintenance between visits.
  • Delivered creative updos and special occasion hairstyles for memorable events.
  • Demonstrated expertise in coloring techniques for personalized looks.
  • Welcomed walk-in customers warmly, contributing towards an inviting salon atmosphere.
  • Created traditional and contemporary hair styles for men and women.
  • Processed and recorded customer payments accurately.

Education

O Grade - Arithmetic, English, Biology, Sec studies, Art, Cooking

Dyce Academy
01.1979 - 01.1983

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP Super User
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Maximo
  • Vanguard Databases
  • Decision-Making in crisis situations
  • Inventory control expertise
  • Excel proficiency
  • Time management proficiency
  • Administration
  • Strong communication

Websites

Courses

City and Guilds in hairdressing obtained at Dimensions Hair Salon, Aberdeen.

Advanced Cutting Course obtained from Cheyne’s in Edinburgh.

Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SAP Super User , Maximo, Emax & Vanguard Databases.

Responsible for training personnel on various computer systems such as: Emax, Maximo & SAP, Vanguard.

Dangerous Goods Trained by Air and Sea valid until Feb 2023

Aircraft Security Trained for Known Cargo valid until July 2025

Police Scotland Disclosure Valid from July 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Planner

Halliburton MFS Sperry Drilling Services
08.2021 - 09.2025

Material Control Specialist

Halliburton MFS
09.2011 - 01.2021

Material & Logistics Co-Ordinator

Petrowell Ltd
06.2006 - 09.2011

Contractor for Apache

Petrowell
06.2006 - 09.2011

Machine operator

Antalis Envelopes
10.1998 - 12.2006

Retail Assistant

Lidl Supermarket
09.1995 - 01.1998

Hair Stylist

Dimensions Hair Salon
12.1983 - 05.1995

O Grade - Arithmetic, English, Biology, Sec studies, Art, Cooking

Dyce Academy
01.1979 - 01.1983

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